Description
Sweet and savory pan-seared salmon coated in a sticky honey garlic glaze that caramelizes beautifully for a quick, elegant, and flavorful dinner.
Ingredients
2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
1½ teaspoons all-purpose seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon soy sauce or garlic butter
1 teaspoon minced garlic
Optional: chopped chives or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides evenly with all-purpose seasoning.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil or butter.
- Place the salmon skin-side down and sear for 4 to 5 minutes without moving until the skin is crispy and golden.
- Flip the salmon carefully and add honey, soy sauce (or garlic butter), and minced garlic to the pan.
- Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, continuously spooning the glaze over the salmon as it thickens and becomes glossy.
- Remove from heat once the salmon flakes easily and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Garnish with chopped chives or parsley if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for brightness.
Mix in red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
Substitute soy sauce with coconut aminos for deeper flavor.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat or microwave in short intervals to avoid overcooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
